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Which of the following best explains the British rationale for partitioning Bengal in 1905?

hard MCQ 3 marks Class 10 · History · Nationalism in India
  1. To promote economic development by creating smaller units.
  2. To divide Bengal to weaken the growing nationalist movement.
  3. To integrate Bengal into the Madras Presidency.
  4. To provide more representation to Hindu minorities.
Answer
To divide Bengal to weaken the growing nationalist movement.

The correct answer is To divide Bengal to weaken the growing nationalist movement. — Select option B as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the key objective of the partition – weakening nationalism.
  2. Rule out other options that mention economic development or administrative convenience.
  3. Recognise that the British aimed to create a political divide between Hindu and Muslim populations.
  4. Conclude that the correct rationale is to weaken the nationalist movement.
  5. Select option B as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Choosing option A (economic development) and overlooking the political motive.

Concept tested: British administrative strategy

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